Product News

The new TRACER 12' Minibar hydrodynamic magazine bar feeder from CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies is engineered to feed bar stock diameters from 0.8mm to 12mm and up to 12' in length. The economical and efficient TRACER 12' Minibar feeder provides a solution for manufacturers with fixed headstock and Swiss-type CNC lathes who need to feed large quantities of small-diameter bar stock efficiently.

Machine shops across the northeastern states of America are getting the job done thanks to support from cutting tool manufacturer Dormer Pramet.

Marposs offers the Genior Modular VM-03 intelligent, module-based system for machine monitoring of a wide range of functions. The VM-03 provides predictive maintenance via vibration, gravity and temperature monitoring, condition monitoring, dynamic collision and crash detection and simple process monitoring. It can easily be integrated into machine tools, equipment or robots, as well as with the Genior Modular Tool and Process Monitoring solution.

1sourcevend is introducing its new combo machines. The machines give customers the option to now daisy chain coil/lockers together to vend many more items from the same touchscreen interface. The combo machines will allow customers to vend high-turn, disposable items like gloves and cutting tools while also vending returnable, high-value items like power tools and gauges all from the same unit.

Process-reliably and reproducibly deburred and cleaned parts are crucial for the quality of subsequent processes such as bonding, sealing and assembly as well as for perfect product function. With the completely new system concept EcoCvelox, Ecoclean introduces a highly flexible, modular solution for cost-efficient high-pressure waterjet deburring and cleaning in a single procedure.

Tungaloy introduces a new line of collet chuck sleeves for the TinyMini-Turn miniature boring tool system, enabling a quick changeover of its solid-carbide boring bars.

Milltronics offers its new VM250IL-5x 5-axis vertical machining center. It features a 255 mm diameter trunnion table and axis travels of 550 mm (X) by 508 mm (Y) and 520 mm (Z).

Plastic parts invariably have burrs after injection molding or mechanical processing. The quattroClean technology from acp systems AG has proved to be an efficient, inline-capable deburring and cleaning alternative for hard and brittle plastics such as PEEK and PPS. Deburring and cleaning are carried out in a single dry process.

OPEN MIND Technologies AG has introduced hyperMILL 2019.2, a new version of its advanced, comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite. The latest hyperMILL software has a range of new features including high-precision 3D finishing, 5-axis tangent machining, high-performance turning and new CAD-for-CAM technologies.

BLM Group USA has announced that its LT5 Lasertube can now be ordered with 2kW fiber laser capability for faster processing speeds. This entry level automated laser tube cutter is suitable for small to medium-sized round tube applications up to 120 mm (4.75-in.) in diameter and can process mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass and galvanized materials.

The XC2 PWM digital drive is a small form-factor, high-performance, single-axis motor drive designed for motion control applications. It is compatible with the Automation 3200 motion platform utilizing the HyperWire motion bus. The XC2 can control brushless DC, brush DC, voice coil or stepper motors at up to 100 VDC operating voltage and 10 A peak current capability.

No. 824 is a 500° F (260° C) modified universal oven from Grieve, currently used for housing a vertical conveyor system at the customer’s facility. 9 KW installed in Nichrome wire heating elements, while a 600-cfm, 1/2-hp recirculating blower provides universal airflow to the workload.

A full line of hand-held bevelers that feature extra-rigid blade locking systems and blades incorporating a radical chipbreaker to transfer heat without cutting fluids has been introduced by Esco Tool. Millhog Right Angle Bevelers feature the EscoLock wedge-style blade lock system which has a large clamping surface and double-threaded screw to hold blades rigidly.

The HAIMER Microset UNO Autofocus tool presetter automatically focuses on the cutting edge so it can be measured quickly by the operator. This machine will minimize incorrect data inputs, since it locates the edge with one simple touch.

High QA offers Inspection Manager quality management software. Hallmarks of Inspection Manager include its one-click architecture to automatically extract GD&T requirements from 2D drawings and 3D models, digitizes the prints with automatic ballooning, creates inspection plan reports, and stores all the information and measurement tools in a centralized database.

INDEX has announced that the iXcenter automation cell is now available with its C Series of turning centers. Docked to the machine and easily slid aside to enable unobstructed access to the work area, iXcenter supports fully automatic machine operation and flexibly manages raw material and finished parts.

Walter has expanded its cost-effective, flexible M4000 milling cutter system with the addition of the new M4791 routing cutter. Capable of plunging in solid material and producing a true flat bottom, the new routing cutters have an application in both lathes and machining centers.

BOLD Laser Automation Inc. announces the shipping of its latest digital manufacturing tools, trademarked the LPC1006 Digital Laser Stamping Platform. The LPC1006 is a production laser stamping tool that is coil and foil web fed for lights out operation. The LPC1006 enables rapid precision fabrication, to dimensional tolerances of ±0.001” (±0.025 mm), producing parts on thicker coil and thinner foil web materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, copper and titanium.

No. 1047 is a 350° F (177° C) bench oven from Grieve, currently used for curing plugs on the ends of cords at the customer’s facility. This bench oven has eight drawers with dimensions of 6” W x 13” D x 6” H with removable insert to close around cord.

Single Phase Power Solutions introduces the 30-hp Belle Single-Phase Motor, which uses Written-Pole technology to deliver clean 230V or 460V 3-phase output from readily-available single-phase utility services. The utility-friendly starting and operating characteristics provided through the use of Written-Pole technology minimize voltage sags and flicker on long single-phase distribution lines.